42 episodes

Sometimes we get it right. Sometimes we get it wrong. Kids don’t come with an instruction guide and it's best to figure it out together. No parent is perfect, but we’ve all got some great stories to tell. Listen to Accidental Parenting for interviews and stories on parenting wins and fails. 

Accidental Parenting Aubrey & Col

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 25 Ratings

Sometimes we get it right. Sometimes we get it wrong. Kids don’t come with an instruction guide and it's best to figure it out together. No parent is perfect, but we’ve all got some great stories to tell. Listen to Accidental Parenting for interviews and stories on parenting wins and fails. 

    Helicopting

    Helicopting

    Col and Aubrey discuss what it means to be a helicopter parent, Aubrey's spelling bee championships, and losing children in public.

    #helicopterparenting

    • 25 min
    Accidental Parenting Trailer

    Accidental Parenting Trailer

    An introduction to Accidental Parenting. As parents, we have the best of intentions, but often fall short. It's at those times that we have the best stories to tell.

    • 1 min
    Christmas Eve Song

    Christmas Eve Song

    It's been raining nonstop in Arizona today and Gigi was inspired to write a song. Merry Christmas!

    • 2 min
    S02E14: Grandpa Beck's Games

    S02E14: Grandpa Beck's Games

    Aubrey and Col interview Grandpa and Grandma Beck, the creators of Gnoming Around, Cover Your Assets, Skull King and other Grandpa Beck's Games. We learn about their family business and some of their favority family games. Turns out that Grandpa Beck has a bit of a competitive nature in him and he doesn't like losing. As always, we end the episode with a game... about games!

    • 41 min
    S02E13: The Awesome Factory

    S02E13: The Awesome Factory

    Aubrey and Col interview Erik and Emily Orton of The Awesome Factory. They discuss living in NYC with five kids, their family band, sailing adventures as described in the book Seven at Sea, and the double return parenting philosophy. Learn more about Erik, Emily, and The Awesome Factory at http://theawesomefactory.nyc 

    • 52 min
    S02E12: The Beginning of 2021

    S02E12: The Beginning of 2021

    Col and Aubrey discuss how to transition kids from the chaos of winter break back to a schedule. They share ideas about weaning kids off screen time and options for other ways to keep them entertained.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

JaimeReads ,

Fun and Funny

Such a great podcast! Love hearing honest stories of parenting and the variety of guests (Anne McDonald was my favorite!). Col and Aubrey have great candor so it’s fun to listen to!

quilterbee ,

Entertaining and Enlightening

Col and Aubrey interact with each other as the parents of 4 children which includes twins. Their commentary and stories will bring smiles and chuckles as you reminisce maybe your own childhood or personal episodes parenting.
I listen to a variety of podcasts from real-life crime mysteries to inspirational religious. Accidental Parenting is by far my favorite.
This is delightful listening!

Amac1275 ,

Finally, a relatable parenting podcast!

This podcast makes me laugh as much as it makes me feel understood as a parent. The topics are always interesting and funny I I learn something new every time. Never stop!!!

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